Othello vs. Macbeth
From whispered prophecies beneath thunderclouds to the poisonous lies that destroy a noble soul, this Chesterton Radio deep dive journeys into the shadowed world of Shakespeare on old-time radio.
In this special documentary episode, we explore a remarkable collection of classic radio dramas inspired by Othello and Macbeth — including legendary productions from Suspense, NBC Great Plays, CBS Radio Mystery Theater, The Six Shooter, and Challenge of the Yukon.
Why did Shakespeare adapt so naturally to radio?Why do jealousy, ambition, manipulation, and guilt sound even more terrifying in…
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